Hello. I'm Steve and I’m back in the Chair’s seat for a third time albeit on a shared basis this time with my long-time BPA colleague, Selena. We’ve jumped in to help the BPA to thrive and go through required change as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A career creative in design and advertising, I started out back in 1987. I’ve spent the majority my career working for small to medium-sized creative businesses in the Midlands for local, national and international clients of all shapes and sizes.

I've been directly involved with the BPA since 2008 and served as Chairman from May 2011 to April 2013. During my tenure, I lead a rebrand of the organisation from the Publicity Association of Central England back to the organisation's original name of the Birmingham Publicity Association.

The point of the BPA is to try and bring the many facets of the creative industries locally closer together while raising money for local good causes. It's something I've grown very passionate about. The perception of the creative industries is often quite cynical and it feels good to be a part of something that gives back.